Does anyone here Mountain Bike?

daytonaviolet · Mon, Sep-21-2009, 07:26:43 PM

for you bikers and iphone users, check out this new iphone mount for you bike

Dahon iphone bike mount

Ibanez · Mon, Sep-21-2009, 07:38:46 PM

thats pretty sweet. Nice invention.

Sarajevo · Mon, Sep-21-2009, 08:11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

for you bikers and iphone users, check out this new iphone mount for you bike

///M Kevin · Mon, Sep-21-2009, 10:12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mlover4life

Isnt there a really nice Mountain bike released by BMW recently? When we were there my father saw a poster ad for the bike and said it was funny how they make bicycles now. Has anyone tried it or bought it?

Probably really expensive.

KILO15 · Tue, Sep-29-2009, 02:52:14 AM

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Originally Posted by IbanezGod

thats pretty sweet. Nice invention.

Did you buy it yet?

Ibanez · Tue, Sep-29-2009, 03:04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KILO15

Did you buy it yet?

Found it at another dealer for $479. So i'm probably going to purchase it in the next week or two. After helmet and a few other things still a $600 investment, and winter is approaching. So i was on the fence. But I like the price.

triblk6spd · Tue, Sep-29-2009, 03:11:03 AM

My 2007 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe. I love this bike. It was my first "real" bike. I do plan on trading this in on a Super Fly Carbon 29er in the near future.

KILO15 · Tue, Sep-29-2009, 03:11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by IbanezGod

Found it at another dealer for $479. So i'm probably going to purchase it in the next week or two. After helmet and a few other things still a $600 investment, and winter is approaching. So i was on the fence. But I like the price.

I saw the same one with disk at my local store for $439. My buddies and I are all going to jump on 4500's. $629 for the bike. Plus two bottle cages, flashing tail light, headlight, rising bar extenders, new tyres, new seat(you'll probably want to get a new seat as well, The stock trek seat are unforgiving),A bag for under the seat. After taxes and all I think I might be spending close to $900. But ride everyday for a month and eat chicken and you'll be in the best shape of your life. $900 well spent.

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Originally Posted by triblk6spd

My 2007 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe. I love this bike. It was my first "real" bike. I do plan on trading this in on a Super Fly Carbon 29er in the near future.

Noice!!!

**jvit27** · Tue, Sep-29-2009, 09:30:58 AM

Definitely buy used! There are some great deals to be had either on CL or ebay. Many people buy top of the line stuff and let it collect dust before getting rid of it. A new 'affordable' bike (<$1k) is going to have mediocre components/frame at best. If you can accept that a mountain bike is intended to take some abuse, a used bike will be a bargain by comparison. I paid $2500 for a brand new Specialized FSRXC; my buddy bought the same exact bike WITH upgrades for $600 only 2 years later.

EDIT: also, don't get suckered into thinking you need the trick shocks, disc brakes, etc. Many bikes that have them nowadays cut cost on other components.

Some people still like hardtails but I prefer a full-suspension with rear lockout. More often you'll wish you had it than wish you didnt. Different brands have different geometry and riding charachteristics so I suggest you look around at a few different stores because most local shops will push what they sell on you. So many to choose from you owe it to find the one YOU like the best. Whatever you get, make sure someone helps you get fitted properly because that is more important than anything. If it's not sized for you it can be miserable to ride after a few miles whereas one that is spec'd to you will be a pleasure to ride all day.

Ibanez · Tue, Sep-29-2009, 11:49:43 AM

^ $2500? your smokin crack. I'm looking at $500 max. Buying used deals can be had,but when buying forever, new is great, less worries and less hassle

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triblk6spd "You know we both enjoyed that." Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,367 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin, Texas	My 2007 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe. I love this bike. It was my first "real" bike. I do plan on trading this in on a Super Fly Carbon 29er in the near future. __________________ 2006 Competition Package Coupe Imola/Black * Dinan S3R * Dinan/Vortec Blower 5.5lbs * Dinan FMIC * AP Rep Exhaust * Agency Power Headers * Race Flow/Random Tech Sec I * Race Flow Sec II * Dinan TB's * Dinan Fuel Pressure Regulator * Dinan Stg 5 Tuning * Tein S Tech Springs JRZ Shocks/Struts * Dinan 3.91 Diff * Dinan Sway Bars F/R * Dinan/Brembo BBK * Rep CSL Rear Diffuser * Rep Strass CF Lip * DPE R16 in 19" w/ PS2's* SOLD 2007 997 Turbo EVOMS 775 2011 5.0 2007 Hummer H3 on 26's

Tue, Sep-29-2009, 09:30:58 AM	#39
jvit27 TEAM OEM Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,920 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Definitely buy used! There are some great deals to be had either on CL or ebay. Many people buy top of the line stuff and let it collect dust before getting rid of it. A new 'affordable' bike (<$1k) is going to have mediocre components/frame at best. If you can accept that a mountain bike is intended to take some abuse, a used bike will be a bargain by comparison. I paid $2500 for a brand new Specialized FSRXC; my buddy bought the same exact bike WITH upgrades for $600 only 2 years later. EDIT: also, don't get suckered into thinking you need the trick shocks, disc brakes, etc. Many bikes that have them nowadays cut cost on other components. Some people still like hardtails but I prefer a full-suspension with rear lockout. More often you'll wish you had it than wish you didnt. Different brands have different geometry and riding charachteristics so I suggest you look around at a few different stores because most local shops will push what they sell on you. So many to choose from you owe it to find the one YOU like the best. Whatever you get, make sure someone helps you get fitted properly because that is more important than anything. If it's not sized for you it can be miserable to ride after a few miles whereas one that is spec'd to you will be a pleasure to ride all day. Last edited by jvit27; Tue, Sep-29-2009 at 09:36:26 AM.

Tue, Sep-29-2009, 11:49:43 AM	#40
Ibanez 4DSC Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 16,894 Reputation: 0 Location: Central NJ	^ $2500? your smokin crack. I'm looking at $500 max. Buying used deals can be had,but when buying forever, new is great, less worries and less hassle __________________ 2002 330Ci>2005 E46 M3>2011 E90 M3 & 2013 F30 328i Xdrive My Euro-Delivery Experience LINK

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